Last July, the full forensic excavation of a mass baby grave at the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam began - an effort to identify the remains of almost 800 children and rescue them from anonymity and oblivion.

In this episode, I speak with journalist and author Caelainn Hogan (Republic of Shame, 2019) about the lasting legacies of Ireland’s institutions for “fallen women,” run by Church and State until recent decades.

We also talk about the transgenerational trauma of Ireland’s colonial past - and the parallels it draws with Palestine, which is living through “a Bloody Sunday almost every day.”

Finally, we explore the rise of far-right movements worldwide and how minorities are being weaponised to deepen existing inequalities.

In Ireland, women have gained unprecedented rights in recent decades, but progress doesn’t always mean equality.

In this episode of the In Her View Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Aoife Barry, journalist, author of Social Capital and weekly arts columnist for The Sunday Times.

We talk about the real state of gender equality in Ireland today - from politics and power to parenting, representation and cultural life.
We reflect on how far the country has come, what continues to hold it back and why hard-won rights should never be taken for granted.

From a fake Harvard response to a phantom Halloween parade in Dublin, disinformation is everywhere - often convincing, sometimes funny, but deeply consequential. What does this mean for trust, truth and democracy?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Eileen Culloty — media scholar and Deputy Director of the DCU Institute for Media, Democracy and Society.

We talk about the blurred line between misinformation and disinformation, the erosion of public trust in journalism and how generative AI is reshaping what we see and believe online.

We also explore media literacy, policy responses and how gender shapes the experience of online abuse - from harassment to deepfake attacks.

In Ireland, autism diagnoses among schoolchildren have tripled in less than a decade. This sharp increase raises urgent questions about education, inclusion and how well our systems are adapting.

In this episode , I’m joined by the brilliant Niamh Garvey —author of books for autistic adults and children, and editor of Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices (New Island).

We talk about late diagnosis in women, autistic representation in culture,and what it means to create spaces — in schools, books and public discourse — where autistic people can be truly seen and heard.

What does workplace wellbeing really mean in 2025?

Five years after the COVID-19 outbreak, we’re still redefining how we work—and how we feel at work. Remote models, burnout and the need for psychological safety have reshaped the conversation, especially for women.

In this episode, I speak with Adele Grazi, Assistant Professor of Organisational Psychology at Trinity College Dublin. Together, we explore how organisations can create cultures of care, the lingering impact of the pandemic and why emotional wellbeing is still too often overlooked in professional spaces.

Biographical fiction—biofiction—is having a major moment. From films about Maria Callas and Lee Miller to novels reimagining the lives of historical women, this genre is reshaping how we tell stories about the past. But what’s driving this surge in interest?

In this episode of the In Her View Podcast, I sit down with award-winning Irish author Nuala O’Connor to explore the rise of biofiction. We discuss why these stories resonate so deeply today, how historical women’s voices are being reclaimed and what it means to shift from history to herstory.

In this episode, sex and relationship therapist Chantal Gautier joins us for a fascinating conversation on ethical porn. What does it actually mean? How much of an impact does mainstream pornography have on our sex lives?

If you want to learn more, tune in to our first episode!